News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
Policy
New reforms in Australian health regulationFifteen new reforms came into effect on 15 May and aim to strengthen public protection.
The NSW Court of Appeal has confirmed that plaintiffs do not have a “right to record” assessments ca...
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Psychiatry Interest Forum (PIF) program at 2023 CongressEach year at Congress, PIF delivers a tailored concurrent program for its members, providing valuabl...
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Opioid dependence treatment medicines (Australia) – changes to access from 1 July 2023In Australia, access to opioid dependence treatment (ODT) is changing.
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New guidance for members for sharing information from committeesThe Board has approved changes to the Deed of Undertaking in response to member feedback about trans...

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NAIDOC Week 2023 - For Our EldersAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and community members share their reflections on the t...
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New RANZCP Review, Reconsideration and Appeal Policy and ProcedureMedia release
$27.5m investment a critical boost for psychiatry workforce: RANZCPThe RANZCP welcomes the Federal Government’s $27.5 million investment in Australia’s psychiatry work...

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President's Column June 2023An update from RANZCP President, Dr Elizabeth Moore, on College activities, achievements and news.
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2023 King’s Birthday Honours: Celebrating our members’ achievementsFive psychiatrists and our College Kaumātua have been recognised in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours...
Corresponding authors with a university affiliation can now publish open access articles in the Coll...
Policy
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: New Clinical Memorandum, FAQs and podcast episodeThe RANZCP has developed new resources on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.